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Alien - Out of the Shadows (Book 1)

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Alien - Out of the Shadows by Tim Lebbon is set between the first and second Alien films. It follows the challenging survival of a mining crew on a distant planet, who encounter a lethal Xenomorph threat. With the unexpected arrival of Ellen Ripley, a terrifying struggle for survival intensifies against overwhelming odds as hidden secrets come to light.
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Alien - Out of the Shadows (Book 1)

The massively acclaimed Alien franchise is one of the most successful of all time, beginning with the first film in 1979. In a dramatic twist, this novel returns us to that time, to Ellen Ripley, and to never-before-revealed secrets of the Weyland-Yutani Corporations... secrets that lead into the events of the second film, Aliens... and beyond.

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The massively acclaimed Alien franchise is one of the most successful of all time, beginning with the first film in 1979. In a dramatic twist, this novel will return us to that time, to Ellen Ripley, and to never-before-revealed secrets of the Weyland-Yutani Corporation... secrets that lead into the events of the second film, Aliens... and beyond.

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Alien: Out of the Shadows by Tim Lebbon receives high praise for fitting seamlessly into the established Alien universe, capturing the intense atmosphere and action reminiscent of the original films. Many reviewers commend Lebbon for his storytelling skill, descriptive writing, and excellent portrayal of Ripley, making it a must-read for fans of the franchise. The novel is credited for its thrilling suspense, engaging action sequences, and attention to detail, providing valuable insights into the xenomorphs' origins and enhancing the Alien mythos.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781783292820

Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 January 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Titan Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 370g

Pages: 304

About the Author

Tim Lebbon is the New York Times bestselling author of Coldbrook, The Silence, and the Relics trilogy. He has also written many successful movie novelizations and tie-ins for Alien and Firefly. Tim has won three British Fantasy Awards, a Bram Stoker Award, a Shocker, a Tombstone and been a finalist for the International Horror Guild and World Fantasy Awards. The Silence is now a gripping Netflix movie starring Stanley Tucci and Kiernan Shipka.

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